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12-12-2017, 09:09 AM

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cashs_mom

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Originally Posted by marmalade

amma - ty for the tip about zigzagging the edges together - Is that to prevent bulgy seams I take it??

If you have a machine with the "three step zigzag" it works great for putting batting together.

12-12-2017, 04:48 PM

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sewingsuz

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I have used mattress pads for quilts and it works very nicely.

12-13-2017, 05:57 AM

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JulieW8

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My grandmother recycled worn-out blankets by using them as quilt batting. If you go that route, you can probably find them at estate/tag sales, garage sales, Craigslist, etc. In California (where I live), thrift shops aren't allowed to accept used bedding.

12-13-2017, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by marmalade

Ok - I've got some scrappy quilts "in the works" and was wondering what I could substitute for batting. I am just trying to be as frugal and "green" as I can be with these quilts.
I have read that some people use flannel. I was thinking of cutting up & piecing together some old sweatshirts or towels.
Has anyone done this before? Would it work? If not, why?
Aprreciate your answers....thank you!

Walmart online has pellon quilters touch batting 9 yards 90 inches wide for under $23. I use this a lot and make almost three queen size quilts out of one bolt. And I save gas and time not running around looking for thrift shops or yard sales. Time is a little short these days.

12-13-2017, 05:04 PM

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slbram17

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Originally Posted by JulieW8

I am not all that fond of used bedding myself. Yes, I know it can be washed but until you get it in the washer, it is still being handled.

12-14-2017, 10:29 AM

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Wonderful ideas

12-19-2017, 11:29 PM

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QuiltnLady1

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Costco gets some nice fleece blankets in -- I bought the king size and backed a couple of quilts for MIL -- they were real cuddly and wear well. I have seen them in thrift stores, too.